41st Railway Employees Union AGM:

'Union leaders should tread on correct path'

"Trade Union leaders should tread on the correct path and set an example to their general membership," Transport Minister Kumara Welgama said.

He said certain trade union leaders had neglected their duties and representatives and resorted to various conspiracies to incite trade union action by criticizing the government. The minister was addressing the 41st AGM of the SLFP oriented Railway Employees Union held at the Railway Department Headquarters recently.

Minister Welgama said certain trade union leaders were flattering about rebuilding the nation without even being legally released from their institutions to engage in trade union activities. Trade Union leaders should make it a point to act in a manner that would not cause any inconvenience to the public.

Transport Deputy Minister Rohana Dissanayake said Trade Unions have made an enormous contribution to bring the present government to power. The Railway staff should render their unstinted support and co-operation to the minister and the Railway's management to run an efficient service.

Parliamentarian Ranjith Zoysa, General Manager of Railways B A P Ariyaratne and Private Secretary to the Minister Pradeepika Welgama were also present.

Officer-bearers for the current year were elected unanimously.

Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana was elected President and Nadeera Manoj was re-elected as Secretary.